The Alexandria Brief — PM
Amazon Fresh closing Potomac Yard store; DC region only major metro losing jobs; ACPS goes virtual Wednesday
Amazon Fresh is closing its Potomac Yard store—and every other location nationwide. The Richmond Highway store opened in 2024. [Read more]
DC is the only major metro in America losing jobs. New federal data as Alexandria enters budget season with 1 in 5 workers on federal payrolls. [Read more]
ACPS is going virtual on Wednesday. Buildings remain closed; meals are available at two sites. [Read more]
Ebbin's assault weapons bill got folded into broader legislation. The Alexandria senator's proposal, inspired by a 2019 Old Town Farmers Market incident, is now part of a larger Senate gun package. [Read more]
Mayor Gaskins addressed storm frustrations. Ice and cold are complicating the response; the city is bringing in additional contractors. [Read more]
Council meets virtually tonight at 7 p.m. Regional transit plan, Potomac Yard Metro funding, and Housing 2040 on the docket. [Read more]
Early voting starts Saturday. Two Alexandria-area seats are on the ballot. [Read more]
League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum on Sunday. Virtual event features all four candidates. [Read more]
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